Ukraine
The Ministry of Defense launches a one-year contract program for volunteers aged 18-24 with a payment of UAH 1 million. The contract provides for service in one of 6 experienced brigades and phased payments after signing, training and completion of service.
Over the three years of war, the Recovery Agency has paid UAH 54. 69 billion in debts for road repairs. The largest payments were made to repay bonds and loans from the IBRD, EBRD, and EIB.
The Ministry of Education has denied information about the closure of remote classes and schools, including for TOT. The ministry is working to improve the quality of distance education and introduce new forms of learning.
During the Ramstein meeting, Pete Hagseth stated that it was unrealistic to return Ukraine to the 2014 borders. According to him, such a goal would only prolong the war.
About 600,000 school-age children live in the temporarily occupied territories, of whom only 44,000 study online in Ukrainian schools. In 2024, more than 11 thousand applicants from TOT entered Ukrainian universities.
On February 14-15, snow of up to 5 cm and a slight warming to above-zero temperatures are expected in Ukraine. On February 17, frosts will return to -14°, and on February 20, synoptic processes may change.
An HR expert shared key rules for creating an effective resume in modern conditions. Detailed recommendations are provided regarding the structure, design, and current trends for resumes in 2025.
The regular meeting of the Contact Group on the Defense of Ukraine has begun in Brussels. The meeting was chaired for the first time by the UK Defense Minister John Healey, and the new head of the Pentagon, Pete Hageseth, is also present.
January 2025 was the warmest month on record on the planet. In Ukraine, the temperature exceeded the climate norm by 3.3-3.7 degrees, reaching +18°C.
Russia disrupted the next rotation of IAEA experts to ZNPP using armed stormtroopers with white flags. Moscow is trying to force the IAEA to violate Ukraine's sovereignty and send experts through the occupied territories.
In the Lviv region, an investigation is underway into violations of children's rights at the Velykolyubinsky Educational and Rehabilitation Center. A special commission was created and personnel changes were made after reports of possible violence by the director of the institution.
NATO Secretary General Mark Rutte said that future peace talks to end the war in Ukraine should be conducted from a position of strength. According to him, the EU and the US should increase assistance to Ukraine to achieve this goal.
The SBU detained a senior official of the Anti-Terrorist Center who had been working for the FSB since 2018. His parents knew about the cooperation with the enemy and justified Russian aggression, and they are also being served with a notice of suspicion.
The Pension Fund of Ukraine will automatically determine the right to benefits from January 2025 based on data from the State Tax Service. You need to contact the Pension Fund only if you change your family composition, place of residence or list of services.
Since the beginning of 2025, the number of fires in Ukraine's natural ecosystems has tripled compared to last year. Most fires were recorded in Lviv, Kyiv and Dnipro regions.
Dmytro Lubinets called for the preservation of distance education for children in the occupied territories. The Ombudsman also initiates the creation of a single information portal for students from the TOT.
The epidemic threshold for SARS has been exceeded in Zakarpattia, Ivano-Frankivsk, Rivne, Khmelnytsky and Chernivtsi regions. Over 171,000 people fell ill in Ukraine last week, including 104,000 children.
Trump said that China could play a key role in ending the war in Ukraine because of its influence on Russia. Analysts believe that Xi Jinping is unlikely to support the US initiative because of its strategic partnership with Russia.
The Brovary community is seeing an increase in the incidence of influenza and acute respiratory viral infections, especially among children. One lyceum and 48 classes in six other institutions have already switched to distance learning.
The Verkhovna Rada has passed a law on simplified drug registration and transparent pricing. The new rules provide for price control of medicines and simplified registration of drugs from the EU, the UK and the US.
Singer Emmi will represent Ireland at the Eurovision Song Contest 2025 with the song “Laika Party”. One of the authors of the song about the Soviet space dog is Larisa Tormi, a Russian woman living in Ireland.
Dmytro Lubinets said that the government has no clear strategy for protecting IDPs. Ministries cannot identify those responsible, and payments to IDPs are delayed due to bureaucratic problems.
Ukraine's Defense Minister held talks with his British counterpart, John Healey, before the meeting of the Contact Group. The parties discussed the agenda and the UK's new commitments to support Ukraine.
69% of Ukrainians believe that the suspension of USAID funding will have negative consequences for the country. At the same time, 59% see this as an element of justice due to the ineffectiveness of some projects.
Zelenskyy announced Russia's plans to increase its army by 12-15 divisions in 2025. The president warned that the new troops could be used not only against Ukraine but also against NATO countries.
Ombudsman Dmytro Lubinets assessed whether there are grounds to talk about the systematic nature of prisoner exchanges with Russia. Two exchanges have already taken place this year, but more time is needed to draw final conclusions.
Putin's spokesman has said that it is impossible to discuss a territory swap with Ukraine. Moscow believes that Ukrainian troops can be expelled from Kursk Region.
The President of Ukraine said that European security issues should not be discussed with Putin. Zelenskyy emphasized the need to stop “infantile talk” and take decisive action to protect the continent.
SBU Head Vasyl Malyuk personally detained the head of the SBU Anti-Terrorist Center, who is suspected of collaborating with the FSB. The SBU documented 14 episodes of illegal activity, and disinformation was used in the development of the case.
The Parliament of Ukraine has established a National Day of Prayer. According to the decision of the Verkhovna Rada, it will be celebrated annually on February 24.